Share your bad real estate agents stories.

I've heard of agents who pressure clients into signing contracts right away without giving them enough time to read and understand all the terms. This can lead to clients getting stuck in unfavorable deals. Also, there are agents who don't do proper market research. They list a property at a price that's either way too high or too low, which can be a big problem for the seller or buyer respectively.

Well, once I had an agent who showed me a house that was completely misrepresented in the listing. It said it had a renovated kitchen, but when we got there, the cabinets were falling apart and the stove was ancient. It was such a waste of time.

I once had a client who seemed really nice at first. But during a property viewing, he started acting really strange. He was asking me really personal questions that made me uncomfortable. And then he started following me a bit too closely as we walked through the house. I got really scared and ended the viewing early. I was so relieved when he left.

There was this real estate agent who was dealing with a very difficult client. The client seemed normal at first, but as the process went on, they started making strange demands and acting erratically. They would call the agent at all hours of the night and threaten to back out of the deal if their demands weren't met. The agent was constantly on edge, fearing for their reputation and safety. Eventually, they had to cut ties with the client, but it was a very nerve - wracking experience.

There was an agent who showed a house to a family. The family loved it and made an offer. But the agent then received a higher offer from another party secretly and pushed the first family out of the deal without giving them a chance to match it. It was really unethical.

Ask for references from the agent. A good agent will be able to provide a list of past clients who can vouch for their honesty and professionalism. And don't be afraid to call those references and ask detailed questions.

Some real estate agents might offer special Christmas - themed open houses. They decorate the properties with Christmas lights and ornaments to make them more inviting. This can attract more potential buyers during the holiday season.

One horror story I heard was about a house that had a strange smell during an open house. No matter what, the realtor couldn't get rid of it. Turns out there was a dead rat in the walls. It was really disgusting and made potential buyers run away quickly.

Sure. There are investors who bought properties in so - called 'up - and - coming' neighborhoods without proper research. It turned out that the crime rate in those areas was much higher than expected. As a result, tenants were hard to find, and those who did rent paid very low rents. The investors lost money every month on mortgage payments and maintenance costs.

My real estate story started when I decided to invest in a commercial property. I teamed up with some partners. We found a great location for a small office building. At first, we had trouble finding tenants, but after some marketing and renovations, it became a popular place for small businesses. We've been making a good profit from it ever since.